Best 1911

[Soulman]

Looking for shooter condition used under $500. Am I dreaming?

Under $500, look at the RIA 1911s.

 

[JD8]

Looking for shooter condition used under $500. Am I dreaming?

Springfield, RIA, or if you're lucky.... find a Norinco. OR you can save a bit of money and pick up a STI spartan.

 

[Maverick21]

Norinco? Did they make some good 1911 pistols? Not familiar with them

 

[HiredHand]

Norinco? Did they make some good 1911 pistols? Not familiar with them

I think the frames and slides were pretty good but the guts suck.

 

[HiredHand]

If you like cheap small parts, safety fitting issues, and a worthless hammer lock that has turned some guns into single shots.

I assume these are all parts that could be replaced by a competent gunsmith... Besides what 1911 couldn't use a little TLC from a good 1911 gunsmith.

 

[BigBoreOkie]

Well, as far as favorite would be the Sig 1911, I really like the one I have. I've owned a few Colt Gold Cups and Colt Commander, but this is definately my favorite. BUT, for 500ish you might look at the Taurus. I've seen good reviews but also bad. But, you could almost buy a new one for 500 smackers.

 

[Honeybee]

Looking for shooter condition used under $500. Am I dreaming?

I thought you were serious when you asked what the best 1911 was, one in the top 10 would run you $1500 and up.

 

[Chocobo]

Save up a whole lot of money and get an Ed Brown.

 

[six shooter]

colt 1911gov

 

[jrusling]

My favorite is Wilson Combat, but they are expensive. They also have great customer service.